Manchin says deal reached with Schumer on tax and climate bill
In a startling turnabout, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Joe Manchin have reached an expansive agreement that had eluded them for months on health care, energy and climate issues, taxes on higher earners and corporations and trimming the federal debt.
In a startling turnabout, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Joe Manchin have reached an expansive agreement that had eluded them for months on health care, energy and climate issues, taxes on higher earners and corporations and trimming the federal debt.
Lawmakers prep for Congressional Baseball Game
Partisan feuds on Capitol Hill will rest for at least a couple of hours Thursday night when the annual Congressional Baseball Game is played at Nats Park.
Partisan feuds on Capitol Hill will rest for at least a couple of hours Thursday night when the annual Congressional Baseball Game is played at Nats Park.
Judge to decide if Pennsylvania sufficiently funds education
A decision about whether Pennsylvania’s method of funding public education meets the state constitutional requirement that lawmakers provide “a thorough and efficient system” is in the hands of a state judge.
A decision about whether Pennsylvania’s method of funding public education meets the state constitutional requirement that lawmakers provide “a thorough and efficient system” is in the hands of a state judge.
GOP warms to far-right gubernatorial nominee in Pennsylvania
Republicans are warming up to the Republican nominee for governor in Pennsylvania, Doug Mastriano. When Mastriano crushed a nine-person field to win the primary in May, some in the party warned that his far-right views would squander an otherwise attainable seat in a critical battleground state.
Republicans are warming up to the Republican nominee for governor in Pennsylvania, Doug Mastriano. When Mastriano crushed a nine-person field to win the primary in May, some in the party warned that his far-right views would squander an otherwise attainable seat in a critical battleground state.
Man pleads not guilty to rape of 10-year-old Ohio girl who traveled out of state for abortion
A man pleaded not guilty in Ohio to charges of raping a 10-year-old girl who traveled to Indiana for an abortion.
A man pleaded not guilty in Ohio to charges of raping a 10-year-old girl who traveled to Indiana for an abortion.
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade; abortion bans anticipated in several states
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization and overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion nationwide, letting the states have the final say.
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization and overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion nationwide, letting the states have the final say.
Kentucky judge extends block of state's abortion ban
A Kentucky judge has issued a ruling that continues to keep the state’s near-total ban on abortion from taking effect.
A Kentucky judge has issued a ruling that continues to keep the state’s near-total ban on abortion from taking effect.
Jan. 6 takeaways: White House in chaos, unmovable Trump
The House Jan. 6 committee closed out its set of summer hearings with its most detailed focus yet on the investigation’s main target: former President Donald Trump.
The House Jan. 6 committee closed out its set of summer hearings with its most detailed focus yet on the investigation’s main target: former President Donald Trump.
Republicans challenge Pennsylvania's mail-in voting law again
Republicans are suing again in an attempt to throw out Pennsylvania’s broad mail-in voting law. The new lawsuit that was filed late Wednesday contends that the court must invalidate the law because of a provision that says it is void if any of its requirements are struck down in court.
Republicans are suing again in an attempt to throw out Pennsylvania’s broad mail-in voting law. The new lawsuit that was filed late Wednesday contends that the court must invalidate the law because of a provision that says it is void if any of its requirements are struck down in court.
Louisiana abortion ban again blocked by judge
Abortion clinics in Louisiana can continue operating while a lawsuit challenging the state’s near total ban on abortions is resolved, a state judge ruled Thursday.
Abortion clinics in Louisiana can continue operating while a lawsuit challenging the state’s near total ban on abortions is resolved, a state judge ruled Thursday.
Biden seeking $37B for fighting crime, hiring more police
The president's new proposal includes hiring more officers and creating a support program to stop violent crime.
The president's new proposal includes hiring more officers and creating a support program to stop violent crime.
Abortions in Georgia: 'Heartbeat' law can go into effect, court opinion says
A U.S. appeals court in Georgia ruled in favor of state officials, saying the Supreme Court's recent decision on abortions paved the way for the so-called “Heartbeat” law, which restricts the procedure.
A U.S. appeals court in Georgia ruled in favor of state officials, saying the Supreme Court's recent decision on abortions paved the way for the so-called “Heartbeat” law, which restricts the procedure.
Indianapolis doctor who performed abortion prepares defamation suit against state's attorney general
An Indianapolis doctor who performed an abortion on a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio took the first step Tuesday toward suing Indiana’s attorney general for defamation.
An Indianapolis doctor who performed an abortion on a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio took the first step Tuesday toward suing Indiana’s attorney general for defamation.
Biden announces modest climate actions promising more to come
“Let me be clear,” Biden said. "Climate change is an emergency, and in the coming weeks I’m going to use the power I have as president to turn these words into formal, official government actions.
“Let me be clear,” Biden said. "Climate change is an emergency, and in the coming weeks I’m going to use the power I have as president to turn these words into formal, official government actions.
Maryland election results: Dan Cox, backed by Trump, wins GOP primary for governor
Dan Cox defeated a moderate rival backed by outgoing Gov. Larry Hogan. Cox will face the winner of the Democratic primary in the November general election.
Dan Cox defeated a moderate rival backed by outgoing Gov. Larry Hogan. Cox will face the winner of the Democratic primary in the November general election.
Mississippi women's health clinic drops challenge of state's near-ban on abortions
The Mississippi abortion clinic that was at the center of the U.S. Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade has ended a lawsuit in which it was seeking to block the state from enforcing a law banning most abortions.
The Mississippi abortion clinic that was at the center of the U.S. Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade has ended a lawsuit in which it was seeking to block the state from enforcing a law banning most abortions.
House votes for protections for same-sex and interracial marriages
Democrats argued intensely in favor of enshrining marriage equality in federal law, while Republicans steered clear of openly rejecting gay marriage.
Democrats argued intensely in favor of enshrining marriage equality in federal law, while Republicans steered clear of openly rejecting gay marriage.
Jury selection underway for ex-Trump adviser Steve Bannon
After a day-long court session, final jury selection will stretch into a second day in the contempt-of-Congress trial of Steve Bannon.
After a day-long court session, final jury selection will stretch into a second day in the contempt-of-Congress trial of Steve Bannon.
Mississippi abortion clinic is sold, won’t reopen, owner says
The Pink House stopped offering medication and surgical abortions July 6, the day before Mississippi enacted a law that bans most abortions.
The Pink House stopped offering medication and surgical abortions July 6, the day before Mississippi enacted a law that bans most abortions.
West Virginia judge blocks state's ability to enforce 150-year-old abortion ban
West Virginia has a state law on the books dating back to the 1800s making performing or obtaining an abortion a felony, punishable by up to a decade in prison. It provides an exception for cases in which a pregnant person’s life is at risk.
West Virginia has a state law on the books dating back to the 1800s making performing or obtaining an abortion a felony, punishable by up to a decade in prison. It provides an exception for cases in which a pregnant person’s life is at risk.